The state Department of Environmental Quality said a chemical spill could reach the Pearl River.A warehouse fire last week resulted in blue dye leaking into a creek. MDEQ said the spill contains herbicides and pesticides.Crews are keeping an eye on the spill to make sure it doesn’t reach the Pearl River, which runs toward one of Jackson’s water treatment plants.Environmental agents said they have seen dozens of fish kills in the area, but they are not sure if it’s because of the dye.When the fire broke out, officials said the dye was not harmful to people.22758298

FLOWOOD, Miss. —

The state Department of Environmental Quality said a chemical spill could reach the Pearl River.

A warehouse fire last week resulted in blue dye leaking into a creek. MDEQ said the spill contains herbicides and pesticides.

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Crews are keeping an eye on the spill to make sure it doesn’t reach the Pearl River, which runs toward one of Jackson’s water treatment plants.

Environmental agents said they have seen dozens of fish kills in the area, but they are not sure if it’s because of the dye.

When the fire broke out, officials said the dye was not harmful to people.